TechCrunch·3 min read·medium
Lyft and Baidu enter London’s robotaxi battleground as testing begins
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Kirsten Korosec
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Chinese tech firm Baidu has begun testing autonomous robotaxis in London in partnership with Lyft and Freenow. The move marks a significant step in the competitive European ride-hailing market as companies race to secure regulatory approval for driverless operations.
Chinese tech giant Baidu has started testing autonomous vehicles in London as part of its partnership with Lyft and Freenow, the German taxi and multi-mobility app that Lyft now owns. Baidu is the latest in a string of companies to test self-driving technology in the UK ahead of commercial robotaxi deployments.
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